In an effort to support Black-owned businesses and non-profit organizations, the Melanin Market returned to the Springfield neighborhood for their annual “Real Black Friday” event on Friday evening. Anita Spencer, vice president of the Melanin Market, said this event serves as a celebration of Black businesses. “We are coming togetherContinue Reading

Showers and light rain have cleared the area, but cloudy skies remain.  Skies will continue to clear tonight with patchy to dense fog.  Seasonal morning temperatures will be followed by temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than average for this time of year.  The highs combined with a nice breezeContinue Reading

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters responded to two residential fires, one in a home and another one in an apartment complex, on Friday. The first fire occurred Friday morning in a Lackawanna home. According to JFRD, the fire caused minimal damage to the outside of the home located onContinue Reading